Truyan Saigas’s father is lost at sea and Tru is trying to take care of her mother and younger sisters by forging art. Tru has the ability to paint the future and she’s a gifted artist. Due to her mother’s gambling debts, they are barely keeping their heads above water. Then Tru gets a marriage proposal from the mysterious dragon lord Elang. The marriage offers Tru, her mother and her sisters a new start and answers about her father’s disappearance. In turn, Tru has to live with him in the sea, in his palace and he needs her help to overthrow the evil, tyrannical dragon king.
Elizabeth Lim tells beautiful stories based on mythology and fairy tales. I absolutely fell in love with Spin the Dawn and will buy any of her books without even reading the blurb.
This book was a wonderful read, it gave Beauty and the Beast vibes as well as the Little Mermaid (mainly because of the location). However, it was original! I have a special hardcover edition of this book on order (Fairyloot) and I can’t wait to see it!
Read for the Read Between the Lines Reading Challenge 2025
Prompt 17: A Book Featuring Mythical Creatures (Dragons, Fairies, Abominable Snowman)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
